Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of a Chemical

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of a chemical compound ?

• A) A chemical compound is composed of two or more elements.
• B) A chemical compound is a pure substance.
• C) A chemical compound has a fixed composition.
• D) A chemical compound has a variable composition.
• E) The elements present in a compound are different from one another.

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Definitions:

Secretory Activity

The process of producing and releasing substances such as enzymes or hormones from a cell or gland.

Hypothalamohypophysial Portal

The blood vessel system connecting the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, allowing for the transport of regulating hormones.

Anterior Pituitary

The front part of the pituitary gland, which releases hormones that regulate several physiological processes, including growth and reproductive functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, transported by the bloodstream, to regulate physiology and behavior.